Any tight mens running shorts that dont make you look a gimp?

OK in winter I run in skins under my shorts, I like the zero chaffing this helps with and the feel of support around teh thighs and hamstrings, when it warms up I have some ronhill shorts with lycra cycle shorts underneath built in, again these are good and very comfy but for the London Marathon im thinking of wearing just tight shorts, like cycle shorts etc. I want to be as light as possible so obviously wearing just 1 layer on my legs rather then the 2 if I wore my 2 in 1 ron hill shorts would help and again the compression of lycra shorts helps my quads and hamstrings too.

Thing is I dont wanna be running round with my meat and 2 veg on display lol, is it common practise for men to wear these type of shorts, especially during marathons and if so anyone recommend a good pair?

I've been out for a run in my new Viga shorts this morning. I went out early and they felt good. However later on there were more people about and I did feel self conscious in them, it felt as if everyone was looking at my crotch. I'm sure they weren't.

It did improve my 10k time though as I wanted to get back home quickly I'm sure I'll get use to them, not sure if my kids will though.

Being a woman, I obviously don't have any meat/veg display problems, but I do find the tight lycra shorts are much hotter and feel more restrictive than the loose 2-in-one style with a liner, even if they are only one layer. Phil's recommendation looks like the lightest and most comfortable you're likely to find.

Are you listening Runners World. This is the big question that many male 'members' are struggling to deal with every time they step out the door. Please investigate and publish the findings. Literatin has already demonstrated the ability to take on an in depth investigation at her club - she may be available on a freelance basis to research nationwide.

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